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elixir [45]
3 years ago
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Maureen, the owner of a boutique, studies the spending pattern and consumer behavior of the people in the area in which her stor

e is located. She estimates the likely variations in demand and pricing and also keeps track of her competitors' sales. Which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?
Business
1 answer:
babymother [125]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:Environmental Scanning

Explanation: Environmental Scanning is the process of acquiring information about trends, patterns, occasions and relationships related to a business' internal and external surroundings. The function of doing this is to confirm forecasts of internal and external elements that will affect a business' success. It also helps managers, such as Maureen, to identify threats and opportunities that are present in the environment. And in doing so Maureen is then able to decide the future path of her business.

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Sales Revenue                       $4,580,800         $673,200     $5,254,000

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Direct materials                      $ 981,600           $158,400       $1,140,000

Direct labor                                613,500              99,000            712,500

Overhead                                  954,000              76,973         1,030,973

Selling expenses                      558,000               84,151             642,151

Administrative expenses          477,000                  890            477,890

Total costs and expenses  $ 3,584,100           $419,414      $4,003,514

Net income                           $ 996,700         $ 253,786     $1,250,486

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Annual production capacity = 95,000 units

Actual annual production and sales = 81,800 units

Special order (units) = 13,200

Selling price (normal) = $56 per unit

Special order selling price = $51 per unit

Direct materials                      $ 981,600

Direct labor                                613,500

Overhead                                  954,000

Selling expenses                      558,000

Administrative expenses          477,000

Total costs and expenses  $ 3,584,100

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Sales volume                             81,800                  13,200         95,000

Selling price                                $56                     $51    

Sales Revenue                       $4,580,800         $673,200     $5,254,000

Cost of sales:

Direct materials                      $ 981,600           $158,400       $1,140,000

Direct labor                                613,500              99,000            712,500

Overhead                                  954,000              76,973         1,030,973

Selling expenses                      558,000               84,151             642,151

Administrative expenses          477,000                  890            477,890

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Net income                           $ 996,700         $ 253,786     $1,250,486

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